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30 <br /> 1 pandemic. She said staff might need a longer time frame, and she would like to let the Manager <br /> 2 work with Executive Director, Eric Hallman, to determine when to gather a good data set. She <br /> 3 said having data that can take a longer, deeper view. She proposed changing the contract to 2 <br /> 4 years, as 5 years is a long time. <br /> 5 Commissioner Fowler said she likes the idea of getting data, and knowing what <br /> 6 percentage of clients are going on to other successful venues. She said PFPC is supposed to <br /> 7 serve as an incubator, and having an update on it would be useful. <br /> 8 Commissioner Greene said she is the Board's representative on this board of directors. <br /> 9 She said her sense is that the BOD would welcome the opportunity to share more information <br /> 10 as well as observations of the board's composition. She said these are known needs, and the <br /> 11 BOD welcomes the criticism and opportunity to explain the history of the board. She said there <br /> 12 are only a few clients who stay for a long period of time, and most move on successfully. She <br /> 13 said two years is a reasonable amount of time. <br /> 14 Chair Price said it is always good to look at and review entities for any potential <br /> 15 changes. <br /> 16 Eric Hallman said he appreciates what Commissioner Bedford brought up. He said the <br /> 17 goal with the contract would be to present to the Board regularly. He said he hopes to have two <br /> 18 commissioners at a time come to facility, as it is well known nationally. He said <br /> 19 entrepreneurship is the way to do economic development. He said the reason this came up fast <br /> 20 is because the Golden Leaf foundation gave a grant, and one condition was to have an <br /> 21 agreement in place. He said PFPC planned to come present to the Board, but the timeline from <br /> 22 Golden Leaf was pushed forward as it was going to rescind the money. He said that is why this <br /> 23 item is on the consent agenda without any background information. He said the facility is <br /> 24 amazing, creating revenue as well as jobs. He said the county supports with free rent, but no <br /> 25 operational costs. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 A motion was made by Commissioner Bedford, seconded by Commissioner Greene, to <br /> 28 approve a management services agreement between Piedmont Food Processing Center <br /> 29 (PFPC), amended for a term of two years. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 Roll call ensued <br /> 32 <br /> 33 VOTE: UNANMIOUS <br /> 34 <br /> 35 9. County Manager's Report <br /> 36 Bonnie Hammersley brought attention to census item on consent agenda. She said <br /> 37 there is an information item that looks more closely at Orange County and NC census results. <br /> 38 She said another information item includes the status of 2016 Bond Referendum projects from <br /> 39 both school districts. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 10. County Attorney's Report <br /> 42 John Roberts said the General Assembly has been focused on redistricting, and he <br /> 43 anticipates a flood of bills to be passed by legislature after they get this issue dealt with. <br /> 44 Commissioner Richards asked if there is any information about how school funding will <br /> 45 increase based on the decision of the Leandro v. State of North Carolina. <br /> 46 Chair Price said the schools have an idea of what they may receive. <br /> 47 Travis Myren said he will provide that information to the Commissioners. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 11. *Appointments <br /> 50 NONE <br /> 51 <br />